28-Gauge


A smaller shotgun gauge known for low recoil and lighter firearm weight, popular among experienced upland bird hunters looking for a challenge.

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Gauge (Shotgun)


The measure of a shotgun’s bore diameter (e.g., 12-gauge, 20-gauge); lower numbers signify larger...


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Patterning a Shotgun


Testing how a shotgun’s pellets spread at various distances to find the optimal choke and load co...


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Quail


A small upland game bird found in brushy or grassy habitats; known for covey flushes requiring qu...


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20-Gauge


A lighter-recoil shotgun gauge often chosen for upland bird hunting or by smaller-statured hunter...


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